Get updates on Eligibility, Admission, Placements Fees Structure
Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Parallel Programming in Java online course by Coursera is the first of the three-course Specialization in the Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java. The certification course takes approximately 19 hours for completion and is an intermediate-level course in terms of difficulty.
Moreover, the Parallel Programming in Java certification course is offered by Rice University, which is one of the top 20 universities in the United States and holds a global ranking among the top 100 universities. The instructor for this course is Professor Vivek Sarkar, who has worked on multiple projects on parallel programming, making him an expert on the subject.
The Parallel Programming in Java online course is an excellent introduction to parallel programming and java concurrency. The certification course comprises exciting and informative lectures, helpful summaries, fun quizzes, active discussion boards, and graded assignments. Coursera also gives you a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The Highlights
- 100% online learning
- Shareable certificate
- Deadlines are flexible
- Subtitles available in English, Portuguese (Brazilian), French, Spanish, Russian
- Intermediate-level course
- Discussion boards
- Graded assignments
- Approximately 19 hours of learning
- Financial Aid available
- Lectures in English
Programme Offerings
- Discussion boards
- Online access to instructor and mentors
- Email Updates and Communication
- Course completion certificate
- Shareable Certificate
- Graded Programming Assignments.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Rice University, HoustonCoursera |
The Parallel Programming in Java fees is Initially available to try free for 7 days.
The Parallel Programming in Java fee details:
Head | Amount |
1 Month | Rs. 4,115 |
3 Months | Rs. 8,230 |
6 Months | Rs. 12,345 |
What you will learn
On completing all the modules in the Parallel Programming in Java course curriculum, you will have:
- Use famous parallel Java frameworks like Stream and Phaser to write similar programs for several types of multicore platforms such as desktops and servers.
- Knowledge of theoretical bases like parallel speedup, ideal parallelism, computation graphs, determinism, and more.
- Master these techniques which will help you master various other parallel programming systems in the future.
Who it is for
Admission Details
To apply for Parallel Programming in Java course, you must follow these instructions:
Step 1. Visit the course page.
Step 2. In Coursera's catalogue, search for 'Parallel Programming in Java course,'.
Step3. Open the page and click on the 'Enroll' button.
Step 4. To enrol for the course, follow the instructions given. Coursera also offers a free trial to students who register for the first time.
Step 5. Finally, make the fee payment if you are purchasing the course, specialization and want to get a course completion certificate. Or else, you can choose to audit a single course.
Application Details
Sign up for Parallel Programming in Java certification course on Coursera for free using your email ID or any other Google account available. Choose your preferred enrolment option to access course materials and certificates.
The Syllabus
Video
- Course welcome
Readings
- General Course Info
- Course Icon Legend
- Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Pre-Course Survey
- Mini Project 0: Setup
Videos
- 1.1 Task Creation and Termination (Async, Finish)
- 1.2 Tasks in Java's Fork/Join Framework
- 1.3 Computation Graphs, Work, Span
- 1.4 Multiprocessor Scheduling, Parallel Speedup
- 1.5 Amdahl's Law
- ReciprocalArraySum using Async-Finish (Demo)
- ReciprocalArraySum using RecursiveAction's in Java's Fork/Join Framework (Demo)
Readings
- 1.1 Lecture Summary
- 1.2 Lecture Summary
- 1.3 Lecture Summary
- 1.4 Lecture Summary
- 1.5 Lecture Summary
- Mini Project 1: Reciprocal-Array-Sum using the Java Fork/Join Framework
Quiz
- Module 1 Quiz
Videos
- 2.1 Futures: Tasks with Return Values
- 2.2 Futures in Java's Fork/Join Framework
- 2.3 Memoization
- 2.4 Java Streams
- 2.5 Data Races and Determinism
- ReciprocalArraySum using RecursiveTask in Java's Fork/Join Framework (Demo)
- Parallel List Processing Using Java Streams (Demo)
Readings
- 2.1 Lecture Summary
- 2.2 Lecture Summary
- 2.3 Lecture Summary
- 2.4 Lecture Summary
- 2.5 Lecture Summary
- Mini Project 2: Analyzing Student Statistics Using Java Parallel Streams
Quiz
- Module 2 Quiz
Videos
- Industry Professional on Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java - Jim Ward, Managing Director
- Industry Professionals on Parallelism - Jake Kornblau and Margaret Kelley, Software Engineers
Readings
- About these Talks
Videos
- 3.1 Parallel loops
- 3.2 Parallel Matrix Multiplication
- 3.3 Barriers in Parallel Loops
- 3.4 Parallel One-Dimensional Iterative Averaging
- 3.5 Iteration Grouping/Chunking in Parallel Loops
- Parallel Matrix Multiplication (Demo)
- Parallel One-Dimensional Iterative Averaging (Demo)
Readings
- 3.1 Lecture Summary
- 3.2 Lecture Summary
- 3.3 Lecture Summary
- 3.4 Lecture Summary
- 3.5 Lecture Summary
- Mini Project 3: Parallelizing Matrix-Matrix Multiply Using Loop Parallelism
Quiz
- Module 3 Quiz
Videos
- 4.1 Split-phase Barriers with Java Phasers
- 4.2 Point-to-Point Synchronization with Phasers
- 4.3 One-Dimensional Iterative Averaging with Phasers
- 4.4 Pipeline Parallelism
- 4.5 Data Flow Parallelism
- Phaser Examples
- Pipeline & Data Flow Parallelism
Readings
- 4.1 Lecture Summary
- 4.2 Lecture Summary
- 4.3 Lecture Summary
- 4.4 Lecture Summary
- 4.5 Lecture Summary
- Mini Project 4: Using Phasers to Optimize Data-Parallel Applications
- Exit Survey
Quiz
- Module 4 Quiz
Videos
- Industry Professional on Concurrency - Dr. Shams Imam, Software Engineer, Two Sigma
- Industry Professional on Distribution - Dr. Eric Allen, Senior Vice President, Two Sigma
Readings
- Our Other Course Offerings
Instructors
Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Accessing lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrolment. For audit mode, you will get access to course materials without paying a fee. However, if you purchase the course, you will get a certificate of completion in addition to the access to the course materials.
After enrolment, you will get access to all the courses, which are a part of the specialization programme. After completing the course, the electronic certificate awarded by Coursera will be automatically added to your Accomplishments page. You can print the certificate or even add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes, you can get financial aid when pursuing Parallel Programming in Java course by Coursera. Financial assistance is provided to individuals who find it difficult to afford the fee. Apply for financial aid by clicking on the link below the enrol button.
The Parallel Programming in Java course does not have any university credit. However, it is advisable to check with the university and confirm whether they accept Course Certificates for credit and submit accordingly.
The course is flexible and fast so that you can complete it in approximately 19 hours. Students can reset the deadlines to complete assignments and lectures at their own pace.